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Aug 2026
Neoadjuvant Radiation Versus Upfront Surgery for Upper Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Evidence.
NRT does not significantly improve OS for upper rectal cancer patients but can reduce the risk of LR in select patients, suggesting a selective use of NRT in higher risk upper rectal cancers.
Ahmed A Eltahir, Oluseye K. Oduyale, Vikram S. Pothuri et al.
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